Test test captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 as i described in my testimony, we know that Nursing Homes with a higher proportion of black and latin residents have higher death rates, however theres not universal reporting of the race and ethnicity of those individuals within Nursing Homes who have been affected by covid. That presents for us a significant challenge when it comes to targeting resources in order to prevent the transmission of covid. Because, you know, when covid19 enters a nursing home its because someone has brought it in and what its telling us that if those Nursing Homes are following the same safety procedures of restricts visitors, ensuge that providers have clean ppe every time theyre coming in, then we shouldnt see these disparities. However we do. And the likelihood these disparities in rates of covid infections within Nursing Homes are going to occur are going to be even higher in communities with a higher burden of covid19. And so what were
The committee will attempt to order. We are already having some technical problems. There we go. Thank you. Before i begin my Opening Statement this morning, i want to acknowledge the loss of congressman john lewis. The civil rights icon changed history. In 2015, i was honored to be among those who joined him in selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bloody sunday march 2011. I send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Todays hearing comes at a time when our nation is experiencing confluence of the Health Crisis economic depression series of killings laid bare the racial injustices in our country. Our focus today is on covid19 disproportionate impact on black and latino seniors as well as seniors from other racial and ethnic minority movies. According to the New York Times analysis black and latino residents are infected with the virus at three times the rate of their white neighbors and they are nearly twice as likely to die from covid19. The state of maine h
Hello. Im senator hassan. Throughout the covid19 pandemic people across the country have stepped up and supported their fellow americans. Here in New Hampshire Community Colleges are using 3d printers and laser cutters to manufacture face masks and cleerl clear plastic face shields for our frontline workers. Student groups organized events to provide vulnerable individuals with food and personal care items. And the Salem High School cheer leading squas were outside a nursing home to help raise spirits. These and so many others are inspiring. But they arnt a substitute for strong federal action. This pandemic is devastating families and communities all across the united states. Millions are out of work, Small Businesses are closing. The infection rate is increasing. And more than 135,000 americans have been killed by the virus. The administrations response is not working and Congress Must act now to provide additional relief. Since may senator majority leader has dragged his feet with p
Statements, i want to acknowledge the loss over the weekend of congressman john lewis, a civil rights icon who changed history at great personal sacrifice. In 2015 i was honored to be among those who joined him in selma to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the blood sunday march which he led. I send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Todays hearing comes at a time when our nation is experiencing the confluence of a health crisis, economic depression and a series of killing is that laid bare the Racial Injustice that still paints the country. Our focus is on covid19s disproportionate impact on black and latino seniors. As well as seniors from other racial and ethnic minority communities, black and latino residents are infected with a virus, nearly twice as likely to die from covid19. The state of maine has the worst Racial Disparity in covid19 cases in the country, also comprise less then 2 of maines population, they account for approximately 23 of all cases, lik
You are limited to three minutes unless otherwise established by the presiding officer of the meeting. Speakers are requested to state their name. Sfgovtv please show the office of Small Business slide. Hello. Today we start with reminder the Small Business commission is the official publicly forum to voice your concerns about policies affecting the Economic Vitality of Small Businesses in San Francisco. The office of Small Business is the best place to get answers about doing business in San Francisco during the local emergency. If you need assistance with Small Business matters, particularly at this time, find us online or via telephone. Our services are free of charge. Before item one i want to thank Media Services and sfgovtv for the live stream and a specials for monitoring the line. Please call item 1. Call to order and roll call. Commissioner adams. Here. Commissioner dooley. Here. Commissioner hule. Here. Commissioner laguna. Here commissioner zouzounis is absent. Yoyou have a